About Leadership Fort Wayne (LFW)
Background
Leadership Fort Wayne (LFW) was founded in 1983 by the Fort Wayne Corporate Council and Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne with seed funding provided by Lilly Endowment, Inc. The purpose was to ensure high quality leadership and active involvement of informed and dedicated citizens to meet the present and future challenges that face the Fort Wayne community. Since 1983, over 1,000 participants, reflecting a cross section of the community, have completed the programs and are now taking an active role as community trustees.
Mission
The mission of Leadership Fort Wayne is to train, prepare and inspire individuals to positively impact the community through meaningful engagement.
Outcome Goals
To instill an understanding of community trusteeship and a life-long commitment to community service.
To provide information about the community–its history, people, strengths, challenges and opportunities.
To develop 21st century leadership skills and capacities.
To provide opportunities to practice leadership skills and utilize knowledge gained.
Program Overview
The LFW program consists of nine full-day programs (September through May), an opening two-day retreat, a closing retreat, opportunities for hands-on experience, and an internship on a not-for-profit board of directors. Area leaders and experts provide information about the community and its history, institutions, socio-economic composition, and current issues. Training sessions develop participants' leadership skills and capacities. Programs are held at appropriate sites to provide knowledge of the physical and institutional aspects of Fort Wayne.
Expectations
Participants are expected to make a commitment to LFW, attend at least 75% of the regular full-day program sessions, complete assignments and work on a Community Action Team (CAT) project. Absences or lack of participation may result in a participant leaving the program or making up absences the following year.
Cost
Tuition for the program is $1,700 per participant. Individuals may be sponsored by their business or organization, or they may nominate themselves. Traditionally, tuition is paid by the participant's employer, business, or sponsoring organization. A limited number of scholarships are available.
Class of 2011
Robert Adams
Directors of Security & Safety
Ivy Tech Community College
Peter Adams
AVP Branch Manager
PNC
Michael Altendorf
VP of Information Technology
Do It Best Corp
Adam Arnold
Principal
Capital Strategies Group
John Burda
Sr. Business Banking Relationship Mgr
Wells Fargo
Jeffrey Clark
Software Center Manager
Raytheon
Angela Dane
Human Resources Director
YWCA
Patrick Dooley
VP Airport Development
Ft. Wayne-Allen Cty Economic Dvlpt Alliance
Carl Drummond
Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
IPFW
Lisa Freeman
Principle Consultant
Progressive Concepts Consulting
Ryan Gallagher
Director Major Gifts
United Way of Allen County
Grant Goeglein
Financial Advisor
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Roberta Golani
Executive Director
Martin Luther King Montessori School
Rae Gonterman
Executive Director
Parkview Cancer Center
Jeffrey Hunsinger
General Manager
Fort Wayne Philharmonic
Lori Keys
Executive Director
Aboite New Trails
Patricia Leslie
Pediatric Nursing Coordinator
Neighborhood Health Clinics
Ashley McArdle
Asst. Director Career Services
IPFW
Michael McCaffrey
Asst. Director Athletics
University of St. Francis
Steven McDaniel
Superintendent of Parks & Rec
City of Fort Wayne
Carrie Meyer
Director of Online Learning
Taylor University
David Michael
Project Manager
Michael Kinder and Sons, Inc.
Shelly Miller
Chief Operating/Nursing Officer
The Orthopedic Hospital/LHN
Irm Moeller
Intrpreter/Translator
East Allen County Schools
Brian Mylrea
Director of International Education
IPFW
Kevin Noll
First VP, Senior Investment Officer
Tower Investment Services
Edmond O'Neal III
Director WorkOne Programs
Partners for Workforce Solutions
Brent Osborne
Director, Business Solutions
Lincoln Financial
Laura Raudonis
Chief Executive Officer
Fort Wayne Area Association of Realtors
Jeremy Reidy
Partner/Lawyer
Bobilya & Reidy LLP
Andrew Saal
Director of Sales
Summit Brands
Luke Squires
Business Banking Officer
1st Source Bank
Krista Stockman
Public Information Officer
Fort Wayne Community Schools
Theodore Storer
Partner
Rothberg, Logan & Warsco, LLP
Daniel Swartz
Cultural Distric Liaison
Downtown Improvement District
Minn Myint Nan Tin
Executive Director
Burmese Advocacy Center
Amanda Tokos
US Probation Officer
US Probation & Pretrial Services
Beth Walker
Broker/Owner/President
Fairfield Group Realtors, Inc.
Adam Weesner
Architect
MSKTD & Associates, Inc.
Barry Wiard
Director, Customer Service & Markting
Indiana Michigan Power
Donna Whinery
Sales Operations Manger
Vera Bradley/Junior League of FW
David Young
VP Air Service Development
Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce